The story centers on Chris Pine's character, who learns upon his father's death that he has a sister whom he has never met (Elizabeth Banks). Mark Duplass will play a neighbor who becomes attracted to Banks' character. Olivia Wilde will star as Chris Pine's girlfriend, while Michelle Pfeiffer will play his mother.

Alex Kurtzman will make his directorial debut with Welcome to People, working from a script he co-wrote with Roberto Orci and Jody Lambert.

According to Variety, Welcome to People will be the directorial debut of Alex Kurtzman, who penned the script with writing/producing partner Roberto Orci and Jody Lambert.

Michelle Pfeiffer will portray the mother a young businessman, played by Chris Pine, who returns home after his estranged father's sudden death only to discover a surprising family secret -- that he has an older sister (Elizabeth Banks) he never knew about and a young nephew. Olivia Wilde will portray the girlfriend of Chris Pine's character.

Wilde joins a cast that already includes Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks. The project centers on Chris Pine's character, who returns home for his estranged father's funeral and discovers he actually has a sister he never knew about. Elizabeth Banks will play the sister, an alcoholic who also has a 12-year-old son. Olivia Wilde will play Hannah, the girlfriend of Chris Pine's character.

Alex Kurtzman is making his directorial debut from a script he co-wrote with Roberto Orci and Jody Lambert. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Bobby Cohen are producing.

Production is slated to begin later this month in Los Angeles.

People Like Us was released June 29th, 2012 and stars Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Hall D'Addario, Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Wilde, Mark Duplass, Sara Mornell, Philip Baker Hall. The film is directed by Alex Kurtzman.

DreamWorks Studios has launched a casting search to fill a lead role in its upcoming movie "Welcome to People," it was announced today by DreamWorks Studios.

Actors interested in the role are invited to attend an open casting call on Saturday, December 4, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. No acting experience is necessary for interested actors, nor are they required to prepare anything for the audition.

Role to be cast is 'Josh': Male, 11-13 years old, Caucasian, athletic, independent, and confident. Interested actors should be able to memorize lots of dialogue. Film will be rated PG-13 and actors should be comfortable with dialogue reflecting that rating.

Details on the open call audition are as follows:

Saturday, December 4, 2010

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Denise Chamian Casting

Sunset Gower Studios

1438 N. Gower St.

Building 35, Suite 270

Hollywood, CA 90028

(323) 315-9445

(Street Parking Only)

Welcome to People is a drama about a young businessman (Chris Pine) who returns home after his estranged father's sudden death, only to uncover a devastating family secret, which sends him on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Film is the feature film directorial debut of Alex Kurtzman (Cowboys and Aliens) with a script written by Kurtzman, Roberto Orci (Star Trek 2) and Jody Lambert (The Boost). In addition to Chris Pine (Star Trek), Elizabeth Banks (The 40 Year Old Virgin) has also joined the cast. Film is scheduled to begin production in January in Los Angeles.

People Like Us was released June 29th, 2012 and stars Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Michael Hall D'Addario, Michelle Pfeiffer, Olivia Wilde, Mark Duplass, Sara Mornell, Philip Baker Hall. The film is directed by Alex Kurtzman.